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WUW 1S

1978 BMW R Series

Orange Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,458 mi
Last recorded22,458 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 1978 BMW R Series41,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUW 1S
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Feb 2018 22,458 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 22,415 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 21,702 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 21,193 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 20,869 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 19,832 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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WUW 1S is a 1978 BMW R Series in Orange with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 41,194 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WUW 1S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this BMW R Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WUW 1S?

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What year was WUW 1S registered?

WUW 1S is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 June 1978.

Is WUW 1S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUW 1S shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WUW 1S have outstanding finance?

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